We continue live coverage from CloudFest USA, capturing stories and voices that define the hosting and cloud industry. This year’s reporting is supported by SharedGrid, whose partnership helps bring independent, community-focused journalism directly from the event floor. Read all
Even before the conference officially began, there was a distinct sense of anticipation in the air. During early badge pickup at the Marriott, attendees filled the lobby with laughter and conversation, reconnecting like old friends. The energy was unmistakable, and the Miami setting only added to the atmosphere of excitement. Read all
Apollo Funds has completed its majority acquisition of Stream Data Centers (SDC), with Principal Asset Management taking a minority stake. SDC’s leadership will retain ownership and continue operations. The move positions SDC to accelerate its 4GW development pipeline for hyperscale and AI infrastructure across Tier 1 U.S. markets. Apollo views the deal as central to its long-term strategy to expand digital infrastructure investments amid surging AI and data demands. Read all
Microsoft has signed a new multi-billion-dollar agreement with AI cloud provider Lambda to secure access to tens of thousands of Nvidia GPUs, including GB300 NVL72 systems. The move extends an eight-year partnership as Microsoft races to meet soaring AI compute demand amid ongoing capacity shortages. The deal follows a string of massive GPU leases, including recent agreements with Iren, CoreWeave, and Nebius. Read all
The Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator, a joint initiative powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), CrowdStrike, and Nvidia, is inviting applications for its 2025 program. Startups developing cloud and AI security solutions have until November 15 to apply for a chance to gain access to top-tier investors, mentorship, and infrastructure support. Read all
Alibaba Cloud earned a top spot in Gartner’s 2025 Magic Quadrant for both Container Management and Cloud-Native Application Platforms, strengthening its position in enterprise cloud infrastructure. The company continues to advance its Serverless App Engine and Container Compute Service, helping developers build and scale AI-powered workloads as organizations worldwide accelerate their shift toward containerized and cloud-native solutions. Read all
Kinsta is redefining hosting flexibility with the rollout of its new bandwidth-based pricing plans, giving customers an alternative to traditional visitor-based billing. The change is indicative of the current operations of the web wherein a large part of the traffic is going to be bots, automation tools, and AI crawlers that consequently skew visitor counts and increase hosting bills. Read all
CrowdStrike’s 2025 European Threat Landscape Report reveals a record surge in ransomware attacks, with Europe accounting for 22% of global victims. The UK, Germany, and France rank among the hardest hit as threat groups merge criminal and state-backed tactics. Analysts warn of a shrinking response window, with ransomware deployed within 24 hours, and emerging “Violence-as-a-Service” networks linking digital crime to real-world assaults. Read all
Vultr has launched a new high-performance cloud compute platform designed for public sector organizations seeking secure, compliant AI infrastructure. The offering spans 32 regions across six continents and includes AMD and Nvidia GPU support, meeting GDPR, DORA, HIPAA, and SOC 2 standards. Partnering with Rancher Government Solutions, Vultr aims to help agencies, universities, and defense sectors modernize digital services while maintaining data sovereignty and control. Read all
Essentially, cloud computing is the backbone of the world today. It is the means through which banks execute transactions, retailers handle online orders, and public institutions keep their data safe. However, a public cloud failure impacts systems faster and more deeply than people anticipate, regardless of the outage’s size. Read all
